Dandadih
Dandadih is a revenue village in Jainagar block, Koderma district, Jharkhand. It had a population of 4,319 in 651 households (Census 2011).
4,319 souls. 651 homes.
Jainagar block, Koderma district, Jharkhand.
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Dandadih today
- Cauliflower₹5,000Tekari APMC · 26 Oct 2026
- Raddish₹2,000Tekari APMC · 26 Oct 2026
- Tomato₹3,000Tekari APMC · 26 Oct 2026
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Dandadih is a village in Jainagar block, Koderma district, Jharkhand. At the 2011 Census it had 4,319 people in 651 households, with a literacy rate of 62.7%. It is administered by the Dandadih gram panchayat. Its postal pincode is 825109.
Gram panchayat
Dandadih is in the Dandadih gram panchayat.
Other villages in Dandadih
Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), 2026-10-21.
How Dandadih compares
By population, Dandadih ranks #3 of 113 inhabited villages in Jainagar block.
Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district totals of inhabited villages). Literacy = literates ÷ people aged 7+.
What Dandadih had in Census 2011
- Primary school Available · 1 in the village
- Primary health centre (PHC) Not available · nearest 5–10 km away
- Treated tap water Not available
- All-weather road Available
- Public bus service Not available · nearest more than 10 km away
- Power for homes Available
- Commercial bank Not available · nearest more than 10 km away
- Mobile phone coverage Not available · nearest 5–10 km away
Census 2011 Village Directory — conditions may have changed since.
Dandadih at a glance
Dandadih is a village of 4,319 people in 651 households (Census 2011) in Jainagar block, Koderma district, Jharkhand, the 3rd of 113 inhabited villages in Jainagar block by population. Literacy is 62.7%, 4.7 points below the block figure of 67.4%, and the sex ratio is 906 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 825109, served by Dandadih post office; the LGD village code is 349916.
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Key facts — Dandadih
Villages sharing pincode 825109
Post office: Dandadih
Other villages in Jainagar block
View all 135 →Population, education & work
- Population
- 4,319Census 2011
- Male / female
- 2,266 / 2,053
- Households
- 651
- People per home
- 6.6
- Literacy rate
- 62.7%literates ÷ people aged 7+
Source: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India — Census 2011 Primary Census Abstract.
Dandadih on the map
The pin is an approximate location, within about 8 km, from India Post PIN code data — not the exact site of Dandadih. Exact coordinates come from OpenStreetMap once the village is mapped there.
Dandadih · 24.4218° N, 85.6293° E
Electoral profile
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From Koderma district
- Amendment Notice regarding Participation in Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue (VBYLD) 2027 Quiz and Youth Registration on MY Bharat Portal from District Sports Office Koderma
District Administration, Koderma · 22 Oct 2026
- Notice Regarding Participation in Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue (VBYLD) 2027 Quiz and Youth Registration on MY Bharat Portal from District Sports Office Koderma
District Administration, Koderma · 16 Oct 2026
Elsewhere in Jharkhand
- Notice Regarding Enlistment/Registration of Contractors (Zila Parishad Office, Gumla)
District Administration, Gumla · 31 Oct 2026
- Expression of Interest (EOI) for Selection of Event and Celebrity Management Agency for Rajkiya Itkhori Mahotsav–2027
District Administration, Chatra · 27 Oct 2026
- General Notice From District Sports Office Jamtara
District Administration, Jamtara · 24 Oct 2026
- Press release from the District Sports Office, Latehar.
District Administration, Latehar · 24 Oct 2026
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Government jobs near Dandadih
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Essential services & places near Dandadih
Dandadih isn't on our map yet, so we can't measure distances. These places are in Jainagar block, placed there by the nearest mapped village.
Banks, ATMs & post offices138 in Koderma district
Post office · No map location — listed by district
Post office · No map location — listed by district
Post office
Post office · No map location — listed by district
Post office · No map location — listed by district
Post office
Hospitals & clinics43 in Koderma district
Hospital
Near Block Campus, Vill: Jainagar
Schools & anganwadis4 in Koderma district
Colleges & universities2 in Koderma district
Government offices1 in Koderma district
Temples4 in Koderma district
Other places of worship1 in Koderma district
Transport25 in Koderma district
- Hirodih
Railway station
Community places1 in Koderma district
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People often ask about Dandadih
Where is Dandadih located?
Dandadih is a village in Jainagar block of Koderma district, Jharkhand, India.
Which district is Dandadih in?
Dandadih is in Koderma district of Jharkhand.
Which gram panchayat does Dandadih belong to?
Dandadih comes under the Dandadih gram panchayat.
How is Dandadih written in the local script?
Dandadih is written डंडाडीह.
What is the pincode of Dandadih?
The pincode of Dandadih, Jainagar, Koderma is 825109.
What is the population of Dandadih?
As per the 2011 Census, Dandadih had a population of 4,319 (2,266 males and 2,053 females).
How many households are there in Dandadih?
Dandadih had 651 households at the 2011 Census.
What is the literacy rate of Dandadih?
The literacy rate of Dandadih was 62.7% at the 2011 Census (share of people aged 7 and above who are literate).
What is the sex ratio of Dandadih?
Dandadih had 906 females per 1,000 males at the 2011 Census.
Which Lok Sabha constituency is Dandadih in?
Dandadih is in the Kodarma Lok Sabha constituency.
Who is the MP for Dandadih?
Annpurna Devi (Bharatiya Janata Party) won the Kodarma Lok Sabha seat, which includes Dandadih, in 2024.
Which assembly constituency is Dandadih in?
Dandadih is in the Barkatha assembly (Vidhan Sabha) constituency.
Who is the MLA for Dandadih?
Amit Kumar Yadav (Bharatiya Janata Party) won the Barkatha assembly seat, which includes Dandadih, in 2024.
What is the LGD code of Dandadih?
The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Dandadih is 349916 and its Census 2011 village code is 349916.
Which villages are near Dandadih?
Villages near Dandadih include Kamaidih (within ~8 km), Lariyadih (within ~8 km), Birinda (within ~8 km), Pathaldiha (within ~8 km), Salaia (within ~8 km).
Answers are built from the village's official records (LGD, Census 2011, Election Commission data). If something is wrong, verified residents can correct it after claiming.
- Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
- Village directory: Local Government Directory, record as of 2026-10-21
- Pincode: LGD village–pincode mapping and India Post
- Weather: Open-Meteo, live model estimate
- Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), RBI IFSC lists, India Post
- Sarpanch: shown only from an official state election record (none connected yet)
What do you need to find near Dandadih?
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Pacific Ocean status (NOAA, 8 Oct 2026): El Niño Advisory
There is no El Niño forecast for individual villages. El Niño is a pattern in the Pacific Ocean; how much it changes rainfall here also depends on other conditions, and it does not mean drought everywhere.
Local rainfall estimates are not available yet.
Long-term district average for October: 86.5 mm (IMD normal, 1951–2000)
Not a weather forecast. For forecasts and warnings, follow IMD and official alerts.
District climate page →No market in Koderma district has reported prices in the last 14 days. Nearest mandi reports: Tekari APMC, Gaya APMC, Gaya district — about 77 km away, straight-line.
Latest reports up to 26 Oct 2026. Prices in ₹ per quintal.
| Commodity | Market | Min | Max | Modal | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cauliflower · Cauliflower | Tekari APMC | 5,000 | 5,000 | 5,000 | 26 Oct 2026 |
| Raddish · Raddish | Tekari APMC | 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 | 26 Oct 2026 |
| Tomato · Deshi | Tekari APMC | 3,000 | 3,000 | 3,000 | 26 Oct 2026 |
| Bhindi(Ladies Finger) · Bhindi | Tekari APMC | 3,000 | 3,000 | 3,000 | 24 Oct 2026 |
| Bottle gourd · Bottle Gourd | Tekari APMC | 3,500 | 3,500 | 3,500 | 24 Oct 2026 |
| Cucumbar(Kheera) · Cucumbar | Gaya APMC | 4,200 | 4,600 | 4,400 | 24 Oct 2026 |
| Tomato · Deshi | Gaya APMC | 3,200 | 3,600 | 3,400 | 24 Oct 2026 |
| Bhindi(Ladies Finger) · Bhindi | Gaya APMC | 1,900 | 2,300 | 2,100 | 23 Oct 2026 |
Source: AGMARKNET, Directorate of Marketing & Inspection, via data.gov.in (Government Open Data Licence – India). All markets →
These are wholesale mandi (APMC) prices in ₹ per quintal as reported to AGMARKNET — not the retail price in Dandadih's shops.
Distances are approximate (India Post PIN code data).
All villages near Dandadih →Compare Dandadih with… →All villages in Jainagar →Helplines
- Emergency (police, fire, ambulance)112Ministry of Home Affairs (ERSS)
- Women helpline181Ministry of Women and Child Development
- Child helpline1098Ministry of Women and Child Development
- Cyber crime helpline1930Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (MHA)
- Kisan Call Centre1800-180-1551Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
Official services
- PM-Kisan status ↗
- Ration card (NFSA) ↗
- MGNREGA job card & wages ↗
- PMAY-Gramin housing ↗
- Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY ↗
- DigiLocker ↗
- myScheme scheme finder ↗
- Search the electoral roll ↗
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Schemes worth checking
- PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi ↗ · Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
Income support of ₹6,000 a year, paid in three equal instalments, to land-holding farmer families.
- Mahatma Gandhi NREGA ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development
At least 100 days of guaranteed wage employment a year for rural households whose adults volunteer for unskilled manual work.
- PMAY-Gramin ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development
Assistance to build a house for eligible rural households.
- Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY ↗ · National Health Authority
Health cover for hospital treatment for eligible families.
- National Food Security Act (ration) ↗ · Department of Food & Public Distribution
Subsidised food grains through the public distribution system for eligible households.
- National Social Assistance Programme (pensions) ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development
Old-age pension for BPL persons aged 60 and above: ₹200 a month up to age 79 and ₹500 after; widow and disability pensions too.
- PM Shram Yogi Maandhan ↗ · Ministry of Labour & Employment
Assured pension of ₹3,000 a month at age 60 for unorganised workers who join and contribute.
- Jan Suraksha (APY, PMJJBY, PMSBY) ↗ · Department of Financial Services
Atal Pension Yojana and low-cost life and accident insurance schemes, opened through your bank.
- Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana ↗ · Department of Financial Services
Loans up to ₹10 lakh for non-farm small and micro enterprises (₹20 lakh after repaying an earlier Tarun loan).
- Stand-Up India ↗ · Department of Financial Services
Bank loans between ₹10 lakh and ₹1 crore for SC/ST and women entrepreneurs setting up a new enterprise.
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